Strengthening Families

Strengthening Families (SF) is a research-based framework which has been shown to reduce the likelihood of child abuse and neglect and promote optimal development of children. The foundation of SF focuses 5 protective factors that build family strengths and reduce risks factors.

THE 5 PROTECTIVE FACTORS:
Protective Factors are the 5 characteristics in parents and their homes that result in better parenting skills and an increase in the health and well-being of children, families, and communities.

Parental Resilience—Bending But Not Breaking: The ability to manage the stressors of daily life while still remaining a strong parent.

Change the Life of a Child

A Closer Look at Tabor

Mission

Tabor Children’s Services is committed to providing culturally-competent, cost-effective quality services that ensure the safety of children, youth, adults and families; enhance the development of children and youth; secure the children’s right to permanent families; foster the integrity of the family; and promote the mental health and improved functioning of children and adults seeking stability and independence.

Philosophy

Tabor Children’s Services is a private nonprofit child welfare agency serving children, youth, young adults and families. Services for families are the least restrictive possible and link families with resources for support within their own community and culture. Extended family members with safe homes are the best resource for children who cannot remain with their own parents. Preparation for youth independence begins at the onset of service delivery and includes planning the steps that will lead to emancipation from the child welfare system. Permanency and independence are key objectives for all service consumers.